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Weather & Climate in Valley Park, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valley Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 88 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6314°N, 90.8507°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sharkey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 8, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi | M3.7 | 64 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 2 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 121 mph | 159 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 1 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
768 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 285 fatalities, 3,518 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 65 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 58 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 34 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 27 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 49 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 65 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 96 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 94 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | EF4 | 47 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1978 | EF4 | 94 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 97 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 59 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 35 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 18 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 74 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 88 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 59 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2005 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2003 | EF3 | 90 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (577 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 577 | 79 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 548 | 99 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 520 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Valley Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.0").